The Warm-Hearted Gu Changge — Don't Bully a Poor Young Maiden, Then I'll Bully You for a Lifetime
The Warm-Hearted Gu Changge — Don’t Bully a Poor Young Maiden, Then I’ll Bully You for a Lifetime
Outside the courtyard, Gu Changge walked over at an unhurried pace, his figure tall and slender, his features refined and handsome, wearing a gentle smile that gave off an otherworldly, spring-breeze-like feeling.
Not a single one of the followers trailing behind him was simple either — they came from all manner of races.
There were members of the Ancient Royal Families wreathed in lightning, and ancient clansmen with golden horns sprouting from their heads. Every one of them had a powerful, surging aura, their blood vitality towering to the heavens.
The ruler of the Azure Dragon Empire, who was leading the way, and his companions couldn’t help but turn somewhat pale, nervous and apprehensive. It was the first time they had felt the terrifying might of the number one of the younger generation.
Even walking beside Gu Changge made his whole body tense up, unable to relax — and he was the ruler of an ancient empire, no less!
“Hmph.”
Gu Xianer shot Gu Changge a glance and let out a snort through her nose.
She didn’t answer his earlier question, simply ignoring him entirely.
“Young Master Changge has suddenly descended upon us — could it be that you’ve also come over Qing Xiaoyi’s matter?”
Soon, the three Elders all came back to their senses, their expressions varied.
“Wonderful, it’s Young Master Changge...”
At this moment, Qing Feng was incomparably excited and thrilled, as if he had spotted a lifeline.
Her gaze sweeping over the ancient artifact in Gu Changge’s hand, Grandma Yin Hua nodded with some realization, then couldn’t help but ask curiously,
“So Young Master Changge actually came while concealing his aura — were you worried about being noticed?”
This ancient artifact had the effect of concealing one’s aura. They hadn’t sensed carefully just now, which was why they hadn’t noticed Gu Changge’s arrival.
Only, what the few of them couldn’t figure out was why Gu Changge would carry an aura-concealing artifact when he arrived.
Could it be he was afraid of people learning his whereabouts?
“No, I came for this girl.”
Gu Changge looked at Gu Xianer, whose expression was frosty and who had no intention whatsoever of paying him any mind, and smiled faintly. “I thought I’d give her a surprise, but I never expected to overhear her badmouthing me behind my back.”
“You’re talking nonsense!”
Hearing this, Gu Xianer glared at him in annoyance, gritting her teeth in hatred. When had she ever badmouthed Gu Changge behind his back?
Slandering her the moment they met!
“Then who was it just now saying I’m not allowed to be mentioned?”
Gu Changge smiled, unbothered.
However, Gu Xianer was embarrassed and vexed inside, and could only maintain a cold, ice-cold expression on her face, saying not a word.
She truly hadn’t expected those words just now to be heard loud and clear by Gu Changge. What did he mean, wanting to give her a surprise?
He had clearly planned to sneak over to give her a scare, and conveniently find an excuse to bully her while he was at it.
This Gu Changge really had such a vicious, detestable mind.
“Then what do the few Elders think my intentions are? To first listen in secret to the results you’ve obtained, and then discuss further?”
Gu Changge paid no mind to Gu Xianer’s icy glare, which looked like it wanted to poke several holes in his back.
He walked toward the three Elders on his own and asked with a smile.
The Elders’ expressions froze slightly, and at this moment they couldn’t help but take a step back.
Facing Gu Changge, they didn’t dare act as casually as they did facing Gu Xianer.
“It seems Young Master Changge already heard what happened just now?”
Grandma Yin Hua took a deep breath and spoke with a somewhat helpless expression.
Before this matter was settled, they truly couldn’t afford to go and make an enemy of Heavenly Monarch Ziyang.
Although they were Sacred Emperor Realm experts, before a prodigy like Heavenly Monarch Ziyang — whose future achievements were destined to far surpass theirs — they more or less lacked confidence.
Most crucially, the Purple Mansion, that Cult of Immortality, was something they couldn’t afford to provoke.
To put it bluntly, no matter how good Qing Xiaoyi’s talent was, even if she grew to maturity, she couldn’t possibly contend against the Purple Mansion.
Let alone the fact that she hadn’t grown up yet.
She had no power or influence behind her — who would protect her to the death over such an uncertain factor?
As for concluding that Heavenly Monarch Ziyang was connected to the Successor of Demonic Arts just because of Qing Xiaoyi’s abduction — that would be far too arbitrary, and there was no evidence at all.
Once such a thing was spoken aloud, it would only bring trouble down on their own heads for nothing.
“Mm, it seems I arrived rather timely — I happened to overhear a bit.”
Gu Changge smiled. “Looks like I didn’t miss anything.”
Hearing this, the three Elders exchanged glances, their expressions turning even more bitter, quite helpless.
They were all shrewd old foxes. When Gu Changge said he arrived “rather timely,” it definitely meant he had already listened in secret to the entire sequence of events, from beginning to end.
At this point, what could they even explain?
“Young Master Changge is so clever, so we’ll speak plainly about some things. In this matter, we truly are willing but unable — we don’t dare meddle too much in it.”
“It’s not that we don’t want to handle it.”
One Elder said with a bitter smile. Naturally, he wished more than anyone that Qing Xiaoyi could be rescued.
After all, they had just used a Nine-Cycles Spirit Restoration Pill to save Qing Feng.
He was still counting on Qing Xiaoyi being so grateful that she’d take him as her master. Otherwise, it would all have been a wasted investment, and his heart would ache to death.
Hearing this, Gu Changge smiled and nodded.
“I already heard about Qing Xiaoyi’s abduction from this girl Xianer earlier. As her senior sister, she failed in her supervision and cannot escape the blame.”
“As her elder brother, I naturally can’t stay out of it either. Of course, since you Elders have already deduced who abducted Qing Xiaoyi, just leave the rest to me.”
“As for what to say when the time comes, I trust the few Elders are very clear on that — no need for Changge to remind you further, yes?”
“Rest assured, Young Master Changge, we know exactly what to say.”
Hearing these words, the three Elders’ expressions changed. In a daze, they seemed to witness scenes of vast seas flowing sideways, of heaven and earth overturning.
They hurriedly nodded, knowing that Gu Changge truly intended to get involved.
With his status, he naturally didn’t need to fear Heavenly Monarch Ziyang the way they did.
Before this, they had also heard that there was no small enmity between Gu Changge and Heavenly Monarch Ziyang.
Now that such a fine opportunity was laid out before him, how could Gu Changge possibly let it slip by?
This filled them with endless sighs. Previously, it was because of Gu Xianer that Gu Changge had clashed with Heavenly Monarch Ziyang.
And now, once again, it was because of Gu Xianer?
This elder brother of hers really was good to her to an enviable degree!
At this moment, Gu Xianer stared fixedly at Gu Changge, a somewhat astonished expression hanging on her delicate, flawless face.
Gu Changge had actually agreed so readily — this wasn’t his style at all.
Shouldn’t he have declined a little first? This made Gu Xianer unable to help suspecting whether Gu Changge had some scheme brewing.
Previously, because of her, Gu Changge had clashed with Heavenly Monarch Ziyang twice.
In the end, he had even brought along a crowd of followers to surround Heavenly Monarch Ziyang and teach him a vicious lesson, leaving him utterly humiliated, unable to hold his head up before the other disciples ever since.
Come to think of it, if not for her, there probably wouldn’t have been so much trouble between Gu Changge and Heavenly Monarch Ziyang.
Thinking of this, waves of warmth couldn’t help flowing through her heart. Although Gu Changge always loved to bully her, he had truly never let anyone else bully her, never letting her suffer the slightest grievance.
“These past few times, Gu Changge’s conflicts with Heavenly Monarch Ziyang have all been inseparable from me. No wonder Qing Feng said just now that Gu Changge dotes on me so much — in the eyes of outsiders, he really does.”
“But when he bullies me, who ever sees that...”
Gu Xianer huffed softly in her heart.
“Wonderful, thank you, Young Master Changge.”
Seeing Gu Changge agree so readily, Qing Feng’s face lit up with joy, and he spoke with boundless gratitude.
Before this, he had always believed that Gu Changge was not someone of the same world as them — that even if he had once lent them a hand, it was merely a moment of pity.
At a time like this, he would never step in to help protect a weak pair of siblings like them.
But he never expected that Gu Changge would truly agree, without the slightest hesitation.
“Young Master Changge really is a warm-hearted, chivalrous man! To think I actually held prejudice against him before.” Qing Feng felt somewhat ashamed.
Then, he turned to Gu Xianer and said gratefully,
“Thank you, Xianer shijie.”
Qing Feng also knew that Gu Xianer accounted for a large part of this.
Gu Xianer nodded slightly. “Don’t worry.”
“Whatever Gu Changge promises, he never goes back on.”
Gu Changge couldn’t help laughing. “Since when did you understand me so well?”
Gu Xianer rolled her eyes at him and said nothing.
“Young Master Changge, this is the Flask of World Domination. I have no way to repay your great kindness, I can only...”
Thinking of this, though reluctant in his heart, Qing Feng still took the initiative to offer the Flask of World Domination in his hand to Gu Changge.
By now, his body had already been secretly improved by the Flask of World Domination; he no longer needed to hide at every turn like before.
He could now cultivate like a true prodigy.
The Flask of World Domination wasn’t as useful to him as before. Though precious, it still couldn’t compare to his little sister.
Watching this scene, the few Elders were envious, but didn’t dare say much.
This was Qing Feng’s own choice — no one was forcing him.
“So this is that Flask of World Domination of yours? But do you think I need something like this?”
Gu Changge took it and looked it over, smiled casually, then, not caring much, handed it back to Qing Feng. “Something like this is dispensable to me. For you, its use should be far greater.”
Qing Feng was also stunned — he hadn’t expected Gu Changge to actually disdain such a precious Flask of World Domination.
Seeing this, not only were the three Elders dumbfounded, even Gu Xianer was quite astonished.
Since when was Gu Changge so kind-hearted? Doing good deeds without taking payment?
He would actually pass up a treasure?
Qing Feng took a deep breath and didn’t take it back. He drew another deep breath and said,
“Young Master Changge, you must accept it. Otherwise, I won’t know how to thank you. Last time at the mountain gate, you already rescued us siblings from our predicament, and we haven’t yet repaid that kindness.”
“Now Xiaoyi has been abducted. If not for you, I’m afraid no one would step in to save her.”
“Besides, many people now know the Flask of World Domination is in my hands. For something this precious, do you think, Young Master Changge, that I could keep it safe? Countless cultivators will surely try to seize it, and I might even lose my life over it.”
Qing Feng answered and explained.
He was very clear-headed and rational. The Flask of World Domination in his hands was now a hot potato, liable to bring fatal disaster at any moment.
But in Gu Changge’s hands, that was a different story.
Would anyone dare try to snatch it?
Even if those Sacred Emperor Realm existences learned that Gu Changge possessed the Flask of World Domination, none would dare entertain crooked thoughts.
“Oh? So by that logic, doesn’t this count as me saving your life yet again?”
Gu Changge smiled casually. At this point, he naturally said no more and put away the Flask of World Domination.
Long ago, he had said that Qing Feng would hand over the Flask of World Domination of his own accord — he had no need to scheme to seize it at all.
All of this was naturally within his expectations; he had long foreseen this day.
“This...” Qing Feng rubbed his nose somewhat awkwardly.
That was true, but something felt off. Gu Changge had not only taken his divine treasure, but now he also owed Gu Changge a favor?
Gu Changge waved his hand. “You don’t need to worry about Qing Xiaoyi’s matter. Presumably, when the three Elders came, they brought her Life Talisman?”
Grandma Yin Hua nodded. With a wave of her sleeve, a Life Talisman glowing with clear light immediately appeared in the void before them.
The fluctuations on it were very steady, indicating that Qing Xiaoyi was currently safe and in no danger.
Seeing this, Qing Feng also breathed a sigh of relief.
“With this Life Talisman, things will be much easier. As long as I get close to where Qing Xiaoyi is, I can sense it with a secret technique and naturally learn her location.”
Gu Changge said with a smile.
“That’s wonderful!” Qing Feng was extremely excited and thrilled.
“Then I’ll have to trouble the few Elders regarding Heavenly Monarch Ziyang’s actions.”
When Gu Changge said this, Grandma Yin Hua and the other two also looked somewhat helpless.
At this point, what they actually wanted most was to help neither side and offend neither.
But Gu Changge had already spoken to this extent, and he could guarantee finding Qing Xiaoyi.
Could they still refuse?
“Rest assured, Young Master Changge. We will naturally act impartially and favor neither side. Everything we witnessed today, we will report back to the Immortal Academy,” the three Elders immediately promised.
“Then I’m relieved.” Gu Changge smiled faintly.
After that, the three Elders said no more and directly set off. With their Sacred Emperor Realm methods,
they could very quickly transmit everything that had happened here back to the Immortal Academy. How it would be decided then was no longer for them to consider.
“Spread the word that Heavenly Monarch Ziyang abducted Qing Xiaoyi.”
Seeing this, Gu Changge’s eyes narrowed slightly as he instructed the crowd of followers behind him.
At this time, Heavenly Monarch Ziyang was not in the Black Tortoise Empire — of this, he was quite reassured.
Because Yin Mei was currently in the Black Tortoise Empire, closely watching the movements of the many prodigies there, and incidentally monitoring Ying Shuang’s whereabouts and activities for him.
Heavenly Monarch Ziyang was probably still tracking Su Qingge’s whereabouts right now. Gu Changge planned to give him a big surprise when he returned.
“Yes, Master!”
Soon, his crowd of followers departed, each holding a Photographic Stone. They had already, at Gu Changge’s earlier instruction, recorded everything that had happened here.
After all, those were clues personally discovered by several Elders.
If Gu Changge had spoken out without any evidence, people might well have thought he was framing Heavenly Monarch Ziyang... Of course, he was indeed framing Heavenly Monarch Ziyang.
Now, even if the few Elders didn’t want to make this matter public, it was no longer possible.
The three Elders had said it with their own mouths — when the time came, even if Heavenly Monarch Ziyang wanted to clear himself of suspicion, he’d have no way to do so.
Soon, Qing Feng also tactfully took his leave.
Within the courtyard, only Gu Changge and Gu Xianer remained.
Gu Xianer glanced at the perfectly composed Gu Changge and suddenly felt a bit flustered, though her face maintained its cold, calm appearance.
“In front of me, you can drop the act. You have nothing to do with that ethereal fairy vibe anyway.”
Gu Changge laughed casually, breaking the silence between them.
“I’m not acting...”
“What are you laughing at?” Gu Xianer glared at him indignantly.
Only in front of Gu Changge could she not remain as calm as usual — her state of mind was thrown into disarray by him every single time.
“I’m laughing at how talented you are at stirring up trouble.”
“And here I was hoping you’d behave yourself and cause me less trouble.”
Gu Changge found a stone stool and sat down, picking up the teacup on it of his own accord and starting to drink.
“I don’t need you to care...”
Gu Xianer looked thoroughly disgusted. Then, seeing his actions, shame and anger rose on her porcelain-white, flawless little face. “Put that teacup down right now — that’s the one I drink from!”
“No wonder it tastes so awful.”
Gu Changge calmly set down the teacup he’d taken a sip from. “Have you been having too much internal heat lately?”
“You’re the one with internal heat.”
“I think you just wanted to drink from the tea I’ve drunk from!”
Gu Xianer huffed, her gaze icy, her words laced with shards of ice, bitingly cold — but mostly mortified and furious.
After all, Gu Changge had actually drunk from the very spot her lips had touched.
And he even complained it tasted bad?
“Awful.”
Gu Changge shook his head and repeated it, his expression perfectly at ease.
“Taking advantage and still acting wronged.”
Gu Xianer put on a glacial expression. With a shing, her long sword left its sheath. “Get lost. Don’t sit on my stool.”
Gu Changge couldn’t help laughing. “You won’t even let me sit on your stool? Then calling me all the way out here — were you really planning to get something for nothing?”
“Gu Xianer, do you really think I’m that easy to take advantage of?”
“Last time you took advantage of me, and I haven’t even settled that score with you yet.”
Hearing this, Gu Xianer finally couldn’t keep her face straight. She waved her jade fists indignantly. “Gu Changge, how can you be so shameless? You have the nerve to say that — you’re clearly the one who took advantage!”
“Oh? What advantage did I take? Solving your troubles for you every single day.”
“Do you think I don’t have enough on my plate?”
Gu Changge spoke in a breezy, unbothered tone, then suddenly stood up, pressing closer step by step, walking toward her.
Boom!!
Gu Xianer felt a terrifying pressure sweep over her, like a vast, surging Astral River cascading down.
For a moment, she actually didn’t dare move an inch, and could only stare blankly as Gu Changge walked over.
“I don’t care — my troubles are your troubles anyway!”
“Wuwuwa... what are you doing...”
Gu Changge laughed and pinched her delicate nose in one grab. “What do you think I want to do?”
“Ahhh... I’ll fight you to the death!”
Gu Xianer was frantic, feeling thoroughly wronged inside.
Wronged as she was,
if it actually came to blows, she couldn’t beat Gu Changge anyway — in the end, she’d still get smacked flat by one of his palms.
“Gu Changge, I’m telling you — don’t bully a poor young maiden...”
“Then I’ll bully you for a lifetime.”
Gu Changge cut her off with a laugh. Seeing she was about to explode, sword in hand and ready to chop at him,
his figure drifted backward at once, appearing on a distant rooftop in an instant. With another flash, like a startled swan, he vanished without a trace.
Gu Xianer glared furiously at where Gu Changge had disappeared, and in the end could only vent her rage on her own courtyard.
“I knew Gu Changge had no good intentions.”
“Who wants you bullying them for a lifetime...”
She couldn’t help muttering, and finally let out a snort through her nose. “Hmph. In your dreams.”